Nathaniel Parker

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Characters played by Nathaniel Parker

Inspector Thomas Lynley — The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2002)

Inspector Thomas Lynley is the protagonist, a Detective Inspector assigned to London's Metropolitan Police and the 8th Earl of Asherton. He investigates murder cases alongside Sergeant Barbara Havers, while his polished manner and aristocratic background create recurring tensions of personality, gender, and class.

Master Gracey — The Haunted Mansion (2003)

Tragic mansion owner cursed by his lover's murder, seeks spiritual reunion.

Caspian's Father — The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)

Former Narnian king, murdered by Miraz.

Martin Tanley — Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)

The primary antagonist and Allison's fake boyfriend, who runs a counterfeiting operation in league with the Yakuza. He is responsible for murdering a dealer and Allison's sister. He captures and kidnaps Allison, fights Haru in the finale, and is ultimately arrested after his escape truck is destroyed by an exploding bomb.

King Hamlet — Ophelia (2019)

The late King of Denmark and Hamlet's father. He was murdered by Claudius using a poisoned snake, and his ghost is later revealed to be Claudius in disguise.

Laertes — Hamlet (1990)

He receives permission to return to France from Claudius and Polonius.

Chairman of the National Gallery — St Trinian's (2007)

Official hosting the School Challenge final at the gallery.

David — David (1997)

The central protagonist who rises from humble shepherd to anointed king. He defeats enemies, rules from Hebron, secures Jerusalem as the capital of a united nation, seeks to honor God, and later flees Jerusalem during Abschalom's rebellion.

Edward Rochester — Wide Sargasso Sea (1993)

An Englishman whose arranged marriage brings him to Jamaica. He marries Antoinette, but cultural differences, suspicion, drinking, and his involvement with Amelie intensify the couple’s conflict. He later inherits his family estate after his brother’s death.

Rob Hall — Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997)

Co-lead guide of the other expedition group. Ignores the 2 p.m. safety turnaround time, experiences severe frostbite and hallucinations during the storm, and dies of hypothermia after a prolonged, isolated ordeal on the mountain.

Detective Morton — The Perfect Host (2010)

A police lieutenant investigating John's bank robbery. He tracks John to Warwick's house, later receives a Polaroid from Mexico implying John survived, and confronts Warwick, who invites him to a dinner party.

Lewis — Swimming with Men (2018)

Lewis is mentioned during the confrontation between Eric Scott and Sarah. Eric accuses Sarah of having an affair with Lewis, making Lewis part of the couple's marital conflict, although the available plot summary provides no confirmation that the accusation is true or describes any direct action by him.

Career Overview

Nathaniel Parker has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Chronicles of Narnia with 1 titles. Signature works include The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, The Haunted Mansion, Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
59
Birth Date
1962-05-18
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q208746), public domain (CC0).